Lillian Goldman Law Library: Difference between revisions

From WikiMD's Wellness Encyclopedia

CSV import
 
No edit summary
 
Line 41: Line 41:
* [[Law library]]
* [[Law library]]


== Categories ==
<br>
[[Category:Law libraries in the United States]]
[[Category:Law libraries in the United States]]
[[Category:Yale University]]
[[Category:Yale University]]

Latest revision as of 02:49, 28 October 2024

Yale_Law_Library_Reading_Room_vertical
Yale_Law_School_Library_Reading_Room_(L3)

Lillian Goldman Law Library

The Lillian Goldman Law Library is the law library of Yale Law School, located in New Haven, Connecticut. It is one of the most comprehensive and prestigious law libraries in the world, serving the research and educational needs of the Yale Law School community and beyond.

History[edit]

The library was established in 1843, making it one of the oldest law libraries in the United States. It was named in honor of Lillian Goldman, a philanthropist and supporter of legal education, following a significant donation by the Lillian Goldman Charitable Trust in 1995.

Collections[edit]

The Lillian Goldman Law Library boasts an extensive collection of legal materials, including:

  • Over one million volumes of print materials
  • A vast array of electronic resources
  • Rare books and manuscripts
  • Government documents
  • International and foreign law collections

The library's collection is particularly strong in areas such as constitutional law, human rights, and legal history.

Facilities[edit]

The library is housed within the Sterling Law Building, which is also home to Yale Law School. The facility includes:

  • Reading rooms
  • Study carrels
  • Group study rooms
  • Computer labs
  • A rare book room

Services[edit]

The Lillian Goldman Law Library offers a wide range of services to support legal research and education, including:

  • Reference and research assistance
  • Interlibrary loan services
  • Access to specialized legal databases
  • Instructional sessions on legal research methods

Notable Features[edit]

The library is known for its innovative use of technology and its commitment to providing access to legal information. It has been a leader in digitizing legal materials and making them available online.

Related Pages[edit]



Yale University Stub
This article about Yale University is a stub. You can help WikiMD by expanding it.
Related Topics
Yale College Yale Law School
Yale School of Medicine Yale School of Drama
Yale School of Art Yale School of Music